Accelergen Energy Appoints Matthew Hasvold as Vice President of Markets and Origination

In this new position, Hasvold will lead efforts to build relationships with utilities, corporate energy buyers, and wholesale trading firms while originating, structuring and negotiating off-take agreements to advance the company's development pipeline.

"Matthew brings a depth of understanding about buyers' actual needs and how markets truly function beyond theory," said Thomas Houle, co-founder and CEO of Accelergen Energy. "His years of hands-on experience will strengthen our ability to develop projects that meet real-world energy demands and create lasting partnerships built on trust and mutual benefit."

Accelergen’s analytics-led approach to development results in high-quality projects reaching commercialization sooner. Its focus on using data-driven analysis to select the most valuable grid nodes, and rigorous site evaluation, mirrors Hasvold’s own experience navigating the complexities of grid operations and resource procurement planning.

With over a decade in energy trading, procurement, and contract negotiations, Hasvold most recently served as an Originator at Black Hills Corporation, where he led negotiations for long-term power purchase agreements. His background includes real-time trading and dispatch roles across WECC and SPP markets. He is a NERC-certified system operator and has held leadership positions with local nonprofits.

Hasvold holds a J.D. from Creighton University and a dual bachelor's degree in Business Economics and Political Science from South Dakota State University.

“Accelergen has a clear differentiated strategy, a leadership team with a great track record, and a portfolio that’s well positioned to support both grid reliability and decarbonization,” said Hasvold. “It’s the kind of company where I can help shape practical energy solutions in markets that urgently need both capacity and energy.”